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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 3, 2002
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: PA 00-013 Dublin Transit Village Center
Planning Area Planned Development (PD) Rezone/Stage I
Development Plan for the Dublin Transit Village Center Planning
Area (2~d Reading)
(Report prepared by: Michael Porto, prOject Planner~
ATTACHMENTS: 1. An Ordinance of the City of Dublin Amending the Zoning Map
to Rezone Property and Approving a Related Stage 1
Development Plan for the Dublin Transit Center Project
2. Development Plan available on file in the Community
Development Department
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation
2. Question Staff
3. Take testimony from the applicant and the public
4. Close public hearing and deliberate
5. Waive 2nd Reading and adopt the Ordinance (Attachment 1)
approving the PD - Planned Development Rezoning and related
Stage 1 Development Plan
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: There is no financial impact at this time.
DESCRIPTION:
The subject property of this Application is referred to as the Transit Village Center Planning Area. The
Applicant is the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority (ACSPA), as the primary property owner, in
cooperation with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART). Until several years ago, the area was
owned by the U. S. Army as part of the Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (Parks RFTA), but
came under ownership of the ACSPA as a result of several land exchanges. Total area within the Transit
Village Center boundaries is approximately 91 acres (actual 90.65 acres) with ownership divided as
follows: a) ACSPA = approximately 61.5 acres, b) BART = 15 acres, c) public roads and right-of-way =
approximately 14 acres
This 90.65-acre area generally is bounded on the north by Dublin Boulevard and the southerly portion of
the Parks RFTA complex, on the south by 1-580 and existing BART station, on the east by Arnold Road,
and on the west by the Iron Horse Trail which is a recreational greenbelt along an abandoned railroad
right-of-way. Other than the existing public streets, transit-related improvements, and associated parking
lots, the area currently is undeveloped with a flat topography that gently slopes to the south and west.
COPIES TO: Applicant
Alameda County Surplus Property Authority
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ITEM NO.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission, at its meeting of October 22, 2002, considered the EIR, the General Plan
Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, a Stage 1 Planned Development Rezone and a
Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a portion of the property. The Planning Commission discussed items
such as parking, future review potential, park size and affordable housing. The Planning Commission
unanimously recommended to the City Council certification of the EIR, adoption of the General Plan and
Specific Plan amendments approval of the Stage 1 P.D. Planned Development Rezone and approved the
Tentative Parcel Map contingent upon Council approval of the companion applications.
City Council Action:
The City Council, at its meeting of November 19, 2002, reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Report,
the General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment and the Stage 1 Planned Development Rezoning and
Development Plan. After testimony from Staff, the applicant and the public, the City Council
unanimously adopted resolutions certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report the General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan Amendments. Additionally, the City Council waived the first reading and
introduced the proposed Stage 1 Planned Development Ordinance and related Development Plan.
ANALYSIS:
As required by the City of Dublin Municipal Code, a second reading of the proposed Ordinance is
necessary prior to final adoption of the Planned Development zoning which would then become effective
30 days after the second reading.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the City Council action of November 19, 2002, Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Open the public hearing and hear Staff presentation; 2) Question Staff; 3) Take testimony from the
applicant and the public; 4) Close the public hearing and deliberate; 5) Waive the 2nd reading and adopt
the Ordinance (Attaclunent 1) approving the PD - Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 1
Development Plan
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY AND APPROVING A RELATED
STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT
PA 00-013
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Findings
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follo~vs.
1. The Dublin Transit Center PD-Planned Development zoning meets the purpose and intent of
Chapter 8.32 in that it provides a comprehensive development plan that is tailored to. the transit
orientation of the site, creates a desirable use of land that is sensitive to surrounding land uses by
virtue of the layout and design of the site plan, and uses creative design and a mix of
complementary uses to establish the. project as a focal point for the Area.
2.' Development of the Transit Center under the PD-Plauned Development zoning will be
harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area in that
the land uses and site plan take advantage of the existing BART station and bus transfer center to
provide housing, employment and retail uses that encourage and facilitate use of the transit
facilities. The land uses and site plan provide effective transitions to surrounding development
which is characterized by different kinds of uses, from campus office buildings to Parks RFTA to
the 1-580 freeway.
B. Pursuant to Sections 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as
follows.
1. The proposed PD-Planned Development zoning for the Transit Center will be harmonious and
compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding area in that the land uses
and site plan take advantage of the existing BART station and bus transfer center to provide
housing, employment and retail uses that encourage and facilitate use of the transit facilities. The
land uses and site plan provide effective transitions to surrounding development which is
characterized by different kinds of uses, from campus office buildings to Parks RFTA to the 1-580
freeway.
2. The Transit Center site is a relatively flat infill site with existing transit facilities and no major
or unusual physical or topographic constraints and thus is physically suitable for the type and
intensity of the proposed PD-Planned Development district.
3. The proposed PD-Planned Development zoning will not adversely affect the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare in that the project will comply with all applicable development regulations and standards
and will implement all adopted mitigation measures.
4. The PD-Planned Development zoning is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan in that the project includes companion amendments to both plans which
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amendments were approved by the City Council in Resolution XX-02 on November 19, 2002, and
which amendments proposed the land uses and development plans reflected in the proposed PD-
Planned Development district.
C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council certified an EIR for the Dublin
Transit Center project in Resolution XX-02 on November 19, 2002 and also adopted mitigation and
alternatives findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a mitigation monitoring plan, as
required to support approval of the project, including approval of the PD-Planning Development zoning.
SECTION 2:
Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code the City of Dublin Zoning Map is
amended to rezone the following property ("the Property") to a Planned Development Zoning District:
90.65 acres generally located with Dublin Boulevard and Parks RFTA to the north, Arnold
Road to the east, 1-580 to the south, and the Iron Horse Recreational Trail to the west. (APNs:
986-0001-001-010, -011, -012, -013, -014, and 946-0015-001-05).
A map of the rezoning area is shown below:
'SECTION 3.
The regulations for the use,' development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property are set
forth in the following Stage 1 Development Plan for the Project area which is hereby approved. Any
amendments tO the Stage 1 Development Plan shall be in accordance with section 8.32.080 of the Dublin
Municipal Code or its successors.
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Stage 1 Development Plan for Dublin Transit Center
This is a Stage 1 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
This Development Plan meets all the requirements for a Stage 1 Development Plan and is
adopted as part of the PD-Planned Development rezoning for the Transit Center project, PA 00-
013. The Stage 1 Development Plan consists of the items and plans identified below, many of
which are contained in a separately bound document titled General Plan/Specific Plan
Amendment, Stage 1 Planned Development Rezoning, dated October, 2002 ("Stage 1 DP
booklet") which is incorporated herein by reference. The Stage 1 DP booklet is on file in the
Dublin Planning Department under file no. PA 00-013. The PD-Planned Development District
and this Stage 1 Development Plan provide flexibility to encourage innovative development
while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, and provisions of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance are satisfied.
1. Statement of Permitted Uses. Permitted, conditional, accessory and temporary uses are
allowed as set forth in the Stage 1 DP booklet, Appendix 2, Dublin Transit Center PD Zoning
and Uses, pp. A.6-.7.
2. Stage 1 Site Plan. See Stage 1 DP booklet, p. 1.5.
3. Site Area, Proposed Densities. For site area, proposed densities, maximum permitted
residential units and maximum non-residential square footages, see Stage 1 DP booklet, p. 1.13.
4. Phasing Plan. See Stage 1 DP booklet, pp. 1.17.
5. Master Neighborhood Landscaping Plan. See Stage 1 DP booklet, pp. 2.2 to 2.41.
6. General Plan and Specific Plan Consistency. The Dublin Transit Center project includes a
General Plan amendment which modifies General Plan maps and text for the project. The
project also includes an amendment to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan to add the project site to
the specific plan area, to create the project site as a new specific plan subarea, and to add
development policies and standards related to the project. Parkland planning for the project also
anticipates approval ora General Plan amendment on Site 15A of the County Surplus Property
Authority lands, PA 02-041. The project PD-zoning and this Stage 1 Development Plan shall
not be effective until the above general plan amendments and specific plan amendment are
approved and effective.
7. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations. See, Stage 1 DP booklet, pp. 1.10.
8. Aerial Photo. See Stage 1 DP booklet, pp. 1.9.
9. Applicable Requirements of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically provided in
this Stage 1 Development Plan, the use, development, improvement and maintenance of the
Property shall be governed by the provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance pursuant to section
8.32.060.C.
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SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced upon the effective date of the general plan amendments
and specific plan amendment in PA 00-013 and PA 02-041. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall
cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance
with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 3rd day of December 2002,
by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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